Video Games
Developed by Mojang and released in 2011, this block-building sandbox game became the best-selling video game of all time
Minecraft
Directed by James Cameron, this 1997 epic romantic disaster film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet won 11 Academy Awards
Titanic
Traditionally served with milk and boba pearls, this sweet, dark tea drink originated in Taiwan and became a global phenomenon
Boba
Famous for its steep 999-step "Stairway to Heaven" leading up to a natural arch, Tianmen Mountain is located in this Asian country
China
This aromatic green flower provides beer with its characteristic bitterness, balance, and floral or pine aromas while acting as a natural preservative
Hops
In The Legend of Zelda series, Link seeks to protect the kingdom of Hyrule by gathering the three pieces of this legendary sacred artifact
Triforce
Robert Downey Jr. made headlines after announcing his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play this iconic villain
Dr. Doom
Often flavored with fish sauce or soy sauce, this popular one-pot Louisiana rice dish usually contains sausage, chicken, or seafood
Jambalaya
Built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, this white marble landmark in Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the New World
Taj Mahal
Originating in Germany and named after the German word for "storage," this style of bottom-fermented beer is known for being crisp, clean, and served cold
Lager
Released in 2000 by Will Wright and Maxis, this best-selling life simulation franchise popularized the fictional, gibberish language known as "Simlish."
Sims
This fictional Premier League football club is managed by Jason Sudeikis in the hit Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso
AFC Richmond
Babi Guling, a famous traditional Indonesian dish of slow-roasted suckling pig, is a culinary specialty of this island
Bali
Perched high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, this 15th-century Inca citadel was brought to international attention by Hiram Bingham in 1911
Machu Picchu
By U.S. federal law, to be officially labeled as "Bourbon," the spirit's grain mixture must consist of at least 51% of this crop
Corn
Created by game designer Sid Meier, this turn-based strategy franchise uses the famous tagline "just one more turn" as players lead a nation from the Stone Age to the Information Age
Civilization
In this hit Netflix sci-fi horror series, a group of kids in 1980s Indiana deal with supernatural forces, alternate dimensions, and a girl with psychokinetic powers named Eleven
Stranger Things
Prepared by slowly cooking rice in broth until creamy, this classic Italian dish frequently features arborio rice and parmesan cheese
Risotto
Famous for its white-washed buildings, blue domes, and dramatic caldera views, this island in the Aegean Sea is one of Greece's most popular travel destinations
Santorini
This famous French region produces sparkling wine made strictly using the traditional double-fermentation method; wines made elsewhere cannot legally use its name
Champagne
In Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, players push their characters to the highest competitive limits by opening these randomized, time-attack dungeons using Keystones in Nephalem Obelisks
Greater Rifts
Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this 2019 South Korean dark comedy thriller made history by becoming the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the Oscars
Parasite
Originating in North Africa and widely consumed in the Middle East, this dish consists of poached eggs in a spiced tomato and chili sauce
Shakshuka
Travelers flying from Los Angeles to the Maldives often lay over in this Middle Eastern hub, home to Hamad International Airport
Qatar
Derived from the Dutch word for juniper, this clear botanical spirit gets its predominant herbal flavor profile from juniper berries and forms the base of a classic Martini
Gin